recommend a good Sub to go with my Lsi9s

kkennally
kkennally Posts: 13
edited August 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Please help recommend a good Sub to go with my Lsi9s.
I am looking for a quality sub to be used with a 2 channel music only system.
I have a small to medium sized room and a budget from $400-700 for the Sub.

My system consists of:
Cambridge Audio Azur 740A integrated amp
Cambridge Audio Azur 640C V2 CD player
2 Lsi9s on epos 35st stands sitting on top of 3” granite plinths

Looking at Polk pro, Velodyne, Martin Logan dynamo
Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2008
    Used Velo SPL series.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2008
    Face wrote: »
    Used Velo SPL series.

    I second that.

    Or if you can, a good DIY sub will be an excellent value for the money.
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  • kkennally
    kkennally Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    Would the PSW1000 (Lsi) Sub be worth waiting for and spending the extra money for? Would they go better with the Lsi9s?
    Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
    Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2008
    Check out Epik as well.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited August 2008
    From everyone I've talked with tells me the Epik Valor at $550 is the best bargain for a sealed sub for music (with high output for HT). 18hz with plenty of midbass slam, but stops on a dime. Married to the 9s, I think it would work well.

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    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
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    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • kkennally
    kkennally Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    Well, it looks like I am going with the Martin Logan. The local tweeter has them for $599.00

    Thanks
    Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
    Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2008
    for that price I'd go
    http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/KnightSpecifications.html

    http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/CaliberOverview.html
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited August 2008
    Personally I would wait a little longer until you can afford a little more especially with your current setup. You have such a nice setup!!!

    I listened to a ton of subs and felt that I needed to spend a little more for my needs....and boy I'm glad I did. My sub is so tight, clean and the perfect addition for my setup.

    http://www.snellacoustics.com/ProductDetails/3472.asp
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • kkennally
    kkennally Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    Thanks for the help.
    System with the Martin Logan installed.
    K.

    2798458900_9217bccc15.jpg?v=0
    Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
    Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited August 2008
    Looks very nice....and I probably would have went with that sub if I saw your setup before I commented....very clean and spacious.

    So how does it sound?
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • joe.inom
    joe.inom Posts: 16
    edited August 2008
    Try the Polk audio , i have one of these.

    ● Driver: 12" Front-Firing; Slot-Loaded

    ● Amplifier: 300 Watts RMS

    ● MFR: 23 Hz - 160 Hz

    ● Low-Pass Adjustment: 60 Hz - 120 Hz, 4th
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    ● Inputs: Speaker-Level, Line-Level

    ● Outputs: Speaker-Level

    ● Dimensions: 16-18" H x 15-1/8" W x 18-3/16" D

    ● Weight: 40 Pounds

    ● MSRP: $589.99 USA
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited August 2008
    No offense, but IMO that sub isn't in the same class as the Martin Logan (musically)
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2008
    kkennally wrote: »
    Thanks for the help.
    System with the Martin Logan installed.
    K.

    2798458900_9217bccc15.jpg?v=0

    So how does it sound to you?
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